To authorize the President to award the Purple Heart to Louis Boria, Jr., for injuries incurred during World War II and the Korean War while a member of the Marine Corps.

# Summary of HR 5012 **What the Bill Does** This bill would authorize the President to award the Purple Heart medal to Louis Boria, Jr., a Marine Corps veteran. The Purple Heart is one of the United States' oldest military decorations, given to service members who are wounded or killed in combat.

According to the bill, Boria would receive this award for injuries he sustained during World War II and the Korean War. **Who It Affects** The bill directly affects Louis Boria, Jr., the veteran in question. Purple Heart awards are typically presented to service members as part of standard military recognition processes, though this bill suggests Boria's case may require special congressional authorization, possibly because his injuries occurred many decades ago or his case was previously overlooked. **Current Status** HR 5012 was introduced by Representative Darren Soto (D-FL) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives.